Are you frustrated by high rental rates in the Gainesville area? Are you thinking about buying a home? If so, improve your credit score with these tips.
Your credit score plays a key role in the homebuying process. Having a high credit score can help you score a lower interest rate on your mortgage—which can save you tens of thousands of dollars over the course of your loan.
But if you have a less-than-perfect credit score, there’s no reason to panic! There are steps you can take to increase your credit score—and snag the lower interest rates that come along with it.
A recent article from Apartment Therapy outlined five key strategies to improving your credit score, including:
- Paying your bills on time, all the time;
- Keeping credit card balances low;
- Auditing your credit report on a regular basis (and correcting any mistakes);
- Limiting hard inquiries; and
- Giving your score time to grow
The Takeaway:
Bottom line? If you make these five strategies a rule, your credit score will improve—and you’ll be able to save money on your mortgage as a result.
Call us, and let’s talk about you becoming a homeowner in Gainesville!
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